TV / Fall 1981
Anime Oyako Gekijou
The story
Synopsis
When young Sho Azuka uncovers a mysterious talking book called Superbook, his ordinary afternoons turn into extraordinary journeys. Along with his curious friend Azusa Yamato and the animated toy robot Zenmaijikake, he is whisked away to pivotal moments of ancient history. Each episode blends adventurous set pieces with gentle lessons about courage, friends…
Characters
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Azusa Yamato
Main | Japanese VA: Takizawa, Kumiko
Professor
Supporting | Japanese VA: Matsuoka, Fumio
Sho Azuka
Main | Japanese VA: Mukaidono, Asami
Zenmaijikake
Main | Japanese VA: Masuoka, Hiroshi
Relations
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Personal Computer Travel Tanteidan
Sequel | 1983
Staff
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Sekita, Osamu
Director
Higuchi, Masakazu
Episode Director, Storyboard, Character Design
Fujimoto, Fusako
Theme Song Performance
Fujiwara, Ryouji
Episode Director, Storyboard
Hyoudou, Takashi
Animation Director
Kobayashi, Katsutoshi
Key Animation
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Anime Oyako Gekijou.
Episode 4: The Test
Aired Oct 30, 1981
Episode 3: The Flood
Aired Oct 23, 1981
Episode 2: My Brother's Keeper
Aired Oct 16, 1981
Episode 1: How It All Began
Aired Oct 9, 1981